Former Hull KR and Ireland forward Ryan Tandy has died at the age of 32, after reportedly taking a drug overdose. Tandy was found at his parents' home on the NSW central coast.

Australian-born Tandy played for the Robins during the 2007 Super League season, making 12 appearances in total, while he also had spells with Widnes and Whitehaven.

He represented Ireland at the 2008 World Cup, playing a key role as Andy Kelly's men topped their group before being eliminated in the knockout stages by Fiji.

Tandy's career ended in disgrace after he was banned for life by the NRL for matchfixing

A
statement on Rugby League Ireland's official website said: 'Rugby League
Ireland would like to pass on our condolences to the family and friends
of Ryan Tandy who sadly passed away today in Saratoga, Australia.

'Ryan was a larger than life character and we would like to express our thanks for the commitment during the World Cup.'

Tandy's
career ended in disgrace after being convicted of match-fixing while
playing for Canterbury Bulldogs against North Queensland in 2010, with
the NRL banning him for life.

Tandy played 36 NRL matches for five clubs from 2003

While playing for Canterbury in 2010, Tandy was found to have placed bets on North Queensland scoring the first points of a match against the Bulldogs with a penalty goal.

He gave away a penalty in front of the posts early in the game, but the Cowboys ignored the chance at goal and scored a try instead.

Tandy denied the accusations but in 2011 was found guilty of manipulating the first scoring point of the game.

Hull KR added in a statement: 'The club are shocked and saddened by the news of the death of former player Ryan Tandy.

'Ryan served Hull Kingston Rovers with distinction during his time with the club and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.'